Senior Product & Commercial Counsel
Provides legal counsel on product development, commercial agreements, privacy, IP, and compliance for a photography platform. Partners cross-functionally to support go-to-market strategies while scaling legal operations. Requires JD, 6+ years experience, and expertise in privacy/IP laws.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Brand & Design, and other business teams to embed legal guidance into product development and go-to-market strategy.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (SaaS, partnerships, marketing, events, and vendor).
- Own and evolve VSCO’s contracting processes and systems to drive efficiency, visibility, and scale.
- Research and advise on privacy, intellectual property, and platform regulations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws, including promotions (sweepstakes, giveaways) and content licensing.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on content policy and IP matters (trademarks, copyrights, and patents).
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for the business.
- Collaborate with outside counsel and efficiently manage legal spend.
- Develop practical training and resources to empower teams to navigate legal considerations.
- Help modernize legal operations, including leveraging AI to improve workflows and scale impact.
Qualifications
- JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- 6+ years of relevant experience (combination of top-tier law firm and in-house preferred).
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and building scalable templates.
- Working knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and platform regulations (e.g., DSA and Online Safety Acts).
- Solid grounding in intellectual property law (trademark, copyright, and patents).
- Experience with or interest in optimizing contract management systems and processes.
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
- Strong judgment and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to risk.
- Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with legal operations and a desire to drive efficiencies.
- A passion for photography and creative communities.
Compensation
Base salary range: $240,000-260,000, plus equity and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include flexible time off, 401K, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, and more.
Skills
GDPR, CCPA, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Contract Management, Saas Agreements, AI, Data Privacy
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